Compliance Product Group Manager - Belfast, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

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Overview of Citi:

Citi is a world-leading global bank. We have approximately 200 million customer accounts and a presence in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions worldwide.

We provide consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financialproducts and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.

We enable clients to achieve their strategic financial objectives by providing them with cutting-edgeideas, best-in-class products and solutions, and unparalleled access to capital and liquidity.

Citi Belfast is one of the largest employers in Northern Ireland with a diverse and talented team of over 3000 people from over 40 different nationalities across our four Belfast offices.

We are the only global investment bank operating in Northern Ireland.

Every day, our local experts interact with global teams in over 100 countries developing and supporting next-generation technology solutions for the enterprise and delivering critical servicesto the bank and its customers, to make sure we are a stronger and safer organization for our clients.

You will have a truly global reach, which will provide you with new experiences and development opportunities right here in Belfast's iconic Titanic Quarter.

The Role:

Serves as a Compliance Product Group Manager for Independent Compliance Risk Management (ICRM) responsible for establishing internal strategies, policies, procedures, processes, and programs to prevent violations of law, rule, or regulation and design and delivera risk management framework that maintains risk levels within the firm's risk appetite and protects the franchise.

The role will be based in Belfast, reporting to the Belfast Control Group Head, and will lead the team's Research Review & Gatekeeping Workstream.

Responsibilities:

Designing, developing, delivering and maintaining bestinclass Compliance, programs, policies and practices for ICRM. Translates ICRM strategy and goals across Citi's clients, products and geographies in a succinct and clear manner; providing directionand guidance on the programs.
Managing a team of Compliance professionals. Responsible for hiring, compensation, performance appraisals, staff development, training, etc.
Staying abreast of relevant changes to rules/regulations and other industry news including regulatory findings.
Overseeing the monitoring and identification of regulatory developments, including enforcement actions, and new laws, regulations, rules, and interpretations or guidance relating to the Control Group.
Analysing and scoping the impact of new and complex regulatory developments across global Control Group, including crossborder impact.
Advising ICRM and ICG business management and personnel on regulatory and compliance issues and provide credible challenge.
Participating in industry groups and trade association working groups or other forums.
Leading initiatives and managing highimpact special project work streams with a resultsdriven focus to deliver solutions, including coordinating the implementation of new regulatory requirements.
Managing strategy and responses to regulatory examinations, reviews and inquiries and internal and external investigations, as well as testing and audit.
Designing and lead compliance and control reviews.
Partnering with other ICRM teams and global functions, including Legal, Risk, Operations and Technology, and Finance to prevent and detect noncompliance issues and promote a culture of compliance.
Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Expertise of Compliance laws, rules, regulations, risks and typologies; in particular those related to research independence and US Securities Law.
Excellent written, verbal and analytical skills
Must be a selfstarter, flexible, innovative and adaptive;
Highly motivated, strong attention to detail, team oriented, organized
Strong presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex problems and solutions through concise and clear messaging
Ability to work collaboratively with regional and global partners in other functional units; ability to navigate a complex organization; to influence and lead people across cultures at a senior level
Experience in managing regulatory exams and relationships with examiners, auditors, etc.
Awareness of regulatory requirements including local and US laws, international and industry standard
Advanced knowledge in area of focus

Education:

Bachelor's degree; significant experience in compliance, legal or other controlrelated function in the financial services firm, regulatory organization, or legal/consulting firm, or a combination thereof.
Strong working knowledge of Control Group and the related operations and financial requirements; previous experience managing a diverse staff.

What We Offer:

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve.

In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.

We'll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decisions, and allow you to choose which benefits suit you and your personal life best.

Visit our Global Benefits page to learn more.

Highlights to our core benefits include:

Award winning pension
Onsite health services
Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
Paid parental leave
Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 Days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure

Citi Belfast also champions diversity within our workforce, which helps us be well and live wel